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[quiltinmommy]

My name is Barbra-Sue. I have been fishkeeping for probably 10 years. I've made a bit of an "oopies" with my tank and I was hoping I might find an answer here. I have been searching the archives with little luck. Sorry moderator, I tried posting in a few other sections and couldn't, so I am posting my question here.

I just moved and took the opportunity of an empty tank to do a really super cleaning on the tank and equipment. I regularly use bleach to clean my aquarium decor and equipment. I've had no problems with it. However I realized half way through the cleaning process that the bleach a friend bought me was the splash-less bleach gel, not the regular, plain, jane, cheap bleach that I buy.

Any ideas if my dechlorinator will neutralize the splash-less bleach. I have overly treated the aquarium twice with Stress Coat. I have my tank running, filters etc, but there is no filter medium in it at this point and I did not add the bio wheels to the filters to prevent contaminating them. I don't plan to get any fish for a week or two. The tank smells normal, I am not smelling bleach at all, but i am concerned about the ingredients of the splash-less bleach.

I'm guessing the true test will be adding a few fish, I was hoping though, that I might get an idea of what to expect, or any additional steps I should take before adding fish.

Thanks...

 

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My name is Barbra-Sue. I have been fishkeeping for probably 10 years. I've made a bit of an "oopies" with my tank and I was hoping I might find an answer here. I have been searching the archives with little luck. Sorry moderator, I tried posting in a few other sections and couldn't, so I am posting my question here.

I just moved and took the opportunity of an empty tank to do a really super cleaning on the tank and equipment. I regularly use bleach to clean my aquarium decor and equipment. I've had no problems with it. However I realized half way through the cleaning process that the bleach a friend bought me was the splash-less bleach gel, not the regular, plain, jane, cheap bleach that I buy.

Any ideas if my dechlorinator will neutralize the splash-less bleach. I have overly treated the aquarium twice with Stress Coat. I have my tank running, filters etc, but there is no filter medium in it at this point and I did not add the bio wheels to the filters to prevent contaminating them. I don't plan to get any fish for a week or two. The tank smells normal, I am not smelling bleach at all, but i am concerned about the ingredients of the splash-less bleach.

I'm guessing the true test will be adding a few fish, I was hoping though, that I might get an idea of what to expect, or any additional steps I should take before adding fish.

Thanks...

I DONT KNOW FOR SURE BUT PERSONALLY I WONT PUT BLEACH ON ANYTHING FOR MY AQUARIUM,IF I NEED TO CLEAN ANYTHING I USE API SAFE AND EASY SPRAY AQUARIUM CLEANER AND THEN JUST GIVE IT A RINSE OVER (NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS USED IT FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS) HOPE THIS HELPS

 

[rdd1952]

I've used bleach in the past without any problems. I'm not familiar with that particular product but as long as it doesn't have any detergents or purfumes in it, I would think it was fine. I have heard that setting a tank out in direct sunlight will draw bleach out but don't know for sure. Any detergent would be the most serious worry.

 

[quiltinmommy]

Just to update..... my tank is fine. I will personally continue to use bleach to clean my aquarium products, but will be sure to use plain, ole, regular, cheap bleach.